The attitude of BN/PBB leaders assume the views of others as silly is much regretted

Referring to the statement of two BN leaders in the Borneo Post that do not agree the installation of CCTV at polling stations in the 13th General Election as impractical and as casting aspersion on the credibility of the Election Committee (EC) as the views of those who do not want to accept the reforms.

That is the view of those who do not agree and not represent the views of the public or people. Not their job to accept or reject any proposal to improve the way the voting process in this country. This task is carried out by the EC is not a task of BN leaders.

The behavior and the attitude of the BN leaders who reject the opposition's suggestion to improve the electoral system in this country clearly shows that they are difficult to accept reform or transformation that proclaimed by the Prime Minister. The attitude and the behavior of their way respond the views of others while assume the views of others as a stupid suggestion and unreasonable is deplorable.

This clearly shows the attitude that they are arrogant and unprofessional when accept the views of others, even those who give are not aligned with their views.Let the EC that study whether it is appropriate or not to accept or reject the view rather than the PBB/BN leader.

There is no excuse for the opposition fear or do not believe in the credibility of the Election Committee (EC) as claimed by the BN leaders, the fear is from the BN because they do not want transparency in the system of voting in this country. Even though PBB/BN leaders rejects the proposed of renewal which the important thing is interest is the people should be given attention and priority.Even though PBB/BN leader’s rejects suggestion the reform of the electoral process, what is important is the interest of the people should be given the attention and priority.

We urge the EC to continue working with a professional and independent manner without having to fear and intimidation by certain quarters who do not like change. Hope the EC will accept suggestions with an open manner irrespective of political affiliation.

‘Opposition call for CCTVs at polling centres impractical’

by Peter Boon reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on March 26, 2013, Tuesday

SIBU: The opposition’s call for the installation of CCTV at polling centres in the 13th General Election is impractical and tantamount to casting aspersion on the credibility of Election Committee (EC).

State BN secretary-general Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi said yesterday it only reflected the opposition was desperate and might resort to anything to win the election.

He was reacting to PAS Miri chief Jofri Jaraiee’s call for use of more sophisticated device to monitor the voting process, saying CCTV would prevent cheating and abuse during the voting process.

“In BN, that is never an issue because we are confident of EC handling the election process.

“The fact that some states were won by the opposition in the 12th General Election, how is it possible if there was any element of cheating or bias by EC,” Dr Rundi, who is also PBB secretary-general and Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Electricity and Telecommunications), said.

PBB supreme council member Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah regarded the opposition’s suggestion at the eleventh hour for CCTV at polling centres and checking at movement of ballot boxes as downright silly and illogical. “How ridiculous this suggestion could be if we are to see how many thousands of polling centres there are all throughout the country.

“What the opposition need to do now is to learn have faith in the professionalism of EC in handling the election.

“They should not keep on undermining the credibility of EC.

“This is the same EC that conducted the election in 2008 where the opposition won many seats and even few states.

Abdul Karim, who is Asajaya assemblyman and Assistant Minister of Youth Development, recalled some months back, the parliament set up a ‘reform committee’ to look at proposed changes to Election Laws for this forthcoming election.

The committee, he said, comprised of BN and opposition members and public was allowed to meet and propose their views.

“Pursuant to this committee set up and its findings, new positive changes were adopted among others, the use of the ink and acceptance of overseas voters.”

To the opposition, he said: “So, don’t give stupid and unreasonable suggestion…unless they are out to get some cheap publicity.”

MUKAH - Polytechnic Mukah Sarawak (PMU) is a 20th polytechnic in Malaysia and is located in Mukah. Mukah PMU is the third polytechnic in the central region Sarawak in Borneo after Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak and Polytechnic Kota Kinabalu. PMU campus built on the site of 100 acres and is equipped with modern infrastructure and latest educational facilities.

Although it is equipped with modern infrastructure and other basic facilities but recently we have received complaints regarding the shortage of clean water in the PMU.

Recently we have received a complaint regarding the problem of water supply in the PMU. Among the complaint lodge by the parties concerned is PMU experiencing a water supply problem in which the flow meter reading to PMU was 0.00 m3 / h.

Water storage in the reservoir tank of 5.5 feet was only able to cover the use of the department / unit only. The matter has been brought to the Water Sector, PWD Mukah and it was carried out and at the moment the parties concerned in the process of detect the leakages of / pipe burst / other related problems.

At the same time, water supply using PWD tankers will be made for short-term solutions. Given the chiller operation requires 1/5 from the PMU water resources with immediate effect the chiller will be closed to prevent the minor / major damage to the chiller (cooling) PMU.

We urged the PWD and the parties concerned to solve the problem as soon as possible because it can affect the health and disrupt the concentration of the students and staff who work in the area.

The cooperation and immediate action from the PWD and the parties concerned to overcome the problem from protracted is highly appreciated.

Referring to the statement of the Election Commission (EC) of the State Datu Takun Sunggah in Utusan Borneo that voting will be made three days in advance for the uniformed personnel and wife and the ballot box will be closed and kept in a police lock-up to avoid abuses and is only open during the counting of votes.

In the statement, Takun also told as there will be a risk or foul play, there will be demand from party agents to stay in the cell for three days. "The police will decide whether party agents can sleep in the lock-up, "he said.

We would like to ask those who plan for the party agents sleep in lock-up. Why should sleep in the lock-up, it is better install CCTV to monitor the ballot box than to ask party agents sleep in the lock-up. By using CCTV all parties can monitor directly and can easily detect any irregularities occur. Ensure that the CCTV should have a "backup system" or support system that can store all the recorded data from loss in the event of a power failure.

Once again we urge to the EC to use CCTV for monitoring of the movements and selection process so that it runs smoothly from beginning to end of the counting of votes.

We should have long been using more sophisticated methods and modern in the voting process instead of the old way an inefficient and backward.

Hopefully this matter gets the appropriate attention from the EC so that all parties are satisfied with the system and the electoral process conducted in this country. Minimum of irregularities and fraud problems during the voting process can be avoided or can be controlled.

Sarawak’s first trunk road, which is about 1,500km in all, will become a dual carriageway by 2025, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Yong Khoon Seng as reported in a local newspaper recently.

According to Yong again “For the Sarawak portion, it will cost approximately RM9bil. For Sabah’s portion, which is about 1,000km, it will cost around RM7bil. This is a long-term commitment with a clearly laid out plan. It cannot be built overnight, or over two or three years, but definitely, by 2025, according to the plan, it will be done.”

Based on Yong statement, we want to know so far, what the actual cost that has been allocated for the construction of the Trans Borneo Highway has been used and why taking too long until more than 10 years?

Why is the government did not extend road that in accordance with the terrain of Sarawak where the main connecting road to be upgraded so that it is safe for road users. Currently, the main road in Sarawak condition is quite bad, perforated, uneven and dangerous to road users.

Allocation of RM9bil can be obtained from the revenue of natural resources in the state without having to take too much time until more than 10 years to complete. Will after the next 10 years the government assured the highway in Sarawak on par with international highway or similar ilk in Peninsular Malaysia?

Supposed the highway or Pan Borneo road can be completed without having to wait until more than 10 years to complete, if the government truly transparent and use the Sarawak natural resources as best as possible.

By taking 10 years then completed, this shows the failure of the BN government provide the best service to the people. Sarawak's major road problems should not be the main issue if the BN government uses the provisions in a transparent manner and there is no leakage if this used as best as possible 20 years ago.

This is the reason that we often hear when something projects for the benefit of the people delayed or postponed. If the allocation of billions of ringgit could be fully utilized and managed well no doubt problem of the people's welfare and the infrastructure problems in Sarawak can be resolved amicably.

The government should not impose a toll for motorists in Sarawak as Yong said if you want the highway completed ahead but with the natural resources revenue is enough to build the highway that is good for the people of Sarawak.

We hope the government that will rule in later should consider and prioritize the projects for the welfare of the people and not just the interests of a particular party and the cronies only.

SIBUTI - Recently, PAS Bintulu led by PAS Bintulu Chief Syahrizal had a goodwill visit to the Rh Jupiter, located on the border between Suai Bintulu and Niah Miri.

In a short visit, the delegation of PAS Bintulu area that is responsible for assisting the machinery of UPU (Ballot Box Unit) Batu Niah has been welcomed by the longhouse residents.

Residents feel excited by the presence of PAS entourage and expressed some problems of unresolved and claim the promise of the BN (Barisan Nasional) are still not being met since the two terms of the general elections before. Among them is the supply of electricity meter is still not complete, clean water and other basic amenities.

Rh Jupiter located on the old road, Miri-Bintulu left without getting help or support from the government. Also voiced was their failure to get BR1M aid even though they have a criteria or eligibility for such assistance.

PAS Bintulu area also visited the fire victims at Niah UPU, Sibuti P218, and deliver some contribution to lighten the loads incurred by the fire victims.

We urge that the government fulfill its promise immediately and overcome the problem of people without having to wait for the General Election and act with justice, regardless of race, religion and political affiliation.

SIBUTI - The visit of PAS deputy president Haji Mohammad Sabu @ Mat Sabu in Miri and Sibuti recently received tremendous response from various ethnic communities in Sarawak.

On the morning of last Saturday, the Miri PAS entourage together with Hj Mat Sabu officiating the PAS Sibuti election machinery in Kpg Sepupuk, Niah. The arrival of Mat Sabu with the People's Alliance leaders was greeted with traditional dance of local communities.

This is the first time in the history of Sarawak PAS received unexpected response and more than a thousand local people of all races who are in the vicinity of Sibuti give moral support to PAS and Pakatan Rakyat for the success of PAS program in the Niah.

Among the speech of Hj Mat Sabu is on Umno promise to residents of Sulu, which ended with the intruder in Lahad Datu, Sabah recently, Hj Mat Sabu urged the government to fully investigate the incident by issuing a white paper.

Hj Mat Sabu also remind locals that dare to change the government because all this while the people of Sarawak live in poverty while their leaders live in luxury.

Sarawak is rich with the Natural Resources but why do the people live in poverty then it is time for the people of Sarawak change the government which is better and fair to all in the upcoming 13th General Elections.

Hopefully with the advent of Hj Mat Sabu to Sibuti will give new spirit to the framework of PAS Sarawak to strive hard and systematically to capture the parliamentary seats in Sarawak in the 13th General Elections which will be held soon.

Cooperation of PAS, DAP and Keadilan is needed to capture Putrajaya, any disputes should be resolved in wisdom and resolved internally without the need to divulge to the public to avoid misunderstanding and this issue will be exploitation by the BN if Pakatan Rakyat fails to handle properly.

May the Pakatan Rakyat will successfully in its mission capture Putrajaya in the GE13 later. In Shaa Allah

CAUTION!!! Impersonate Person Using Party Name For the Fund Raising 13th General Elections

Miri PAS would like to remind the public or any party that ever approached by those who disguised as a representative of the PAS in collection of funds for the next general elections, it is please be informed that we do not ever appoint any representatives to collect donations for the fund or PAS Sarawak election fund.

If there are people claiming to be representative of PAS, make sure they have the necessary authorization or confirmation letter from PAS Sarawak. We are not responsible if any person who impersonates to be representative of the PAS in related matters.

If there are those who are willing and sincere to donate to the PAS Miri election fund,can directly Bank in to Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) ac 11022010035399.